The track’s always competitive weekly divisions begin their race for the division Championships and the Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Championship on Saturday April 18th and end with the final point’s race of the season on Saturday September 5th.

This year’s division line-up will once again include the Victory Lap Late Models, Aaron’s Pro Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars.

Opening up the 2015 season will be the Aaron’s King of the Commonwealth sanctioned by the very popular Ultimate Super Late Model Series. The one day $20,000 event is expected to bring some of the nationals top super late model drivers back to the Commonwealth of Virginia for what will be one of the best races of the year. The Ultimate Super Late Model Series will then return on Saturday May 16th as they sanction the 37th Annual USA 100. For the first time the speedway will host two, $3000 to win Fastrak Pro Late Model “National Bonus Race” events in conjunction with both super late model events, making both events a late model fans dream.

After producing one of the best races in the track’s history the Fastrak World Championship will return to the 2015 schedule. The “Super Bowl” of Pro Late Model racing is scheduled for September 18 – 19, 2015. The event will feature two, $3000 to win events on Friday, September 18th and the $15,000 to win finale on Saturday, September 19th that will crown the Fastrak Pro Late Model World Champion. More details about the Fastrak World Championship will be released in the very near future.

Along with the weekly racing action and the special events the speedway will also host two mud bogs at its state of the art mud bog facility that will be celebrating its eleventh year of racing. On Saturday June 20th “The Pit at VMS” will host the 7th Annual Down and Dirty Mud Mayhem and on Saturday October 10th the 11th Annual Down and Dirty Run-A-Muck Mud Bog and Mud Sling presented by James River Equipment and the Virginia Army National Guard.

To see the entire 2015 schedule in its entirety visit the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com. The 2015 schedule is tentative and subject to change.

The speedway has begun to accepting registrations with the top twenty in each class having their number saved until February 15th when all numbers will become first come first served. Competitors will Competitors can obtain a 2015 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2015 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

]]>http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2015/02/02/virginia-motor-speedway-releases-2015-schedule/feed/02015 REGISTRATION FORMS AND RULES NOW POSTEDhttp://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2015/01/07/2015-registration-forms-and-rules-now-posted/
http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2015/01/07/2015-registration-forms-and-rules-now-posted/#commentsWed, 07 Jan 2015 19:53:56 +0000http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=4439Jamaica, VA – Officials of Virginia Motor Speedway have posted 2015 registration forms. Go to www.vamotorspeedway.com/forms/ to download the forms. The speedway will begin to accept registrations starting January 15th with the top twenty in each class having their number saved until February 15th when all numbers will become first come first served. Competitors will Competitors can obtain a 2014 registration form by going to the tracks website or by calling the speedway Monday through Friday 10am through 3pm at (804) 758-1867.

The 2015 rules for the Victory Lap Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions have been posted at www.vamotorspeedway.com/forms/. Rules for the Aaron’s (Fastrak) Pro Late Models are expected to be released by Faastrak shortly.

Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway wrapped up the 2014 season by recognizing the top ten in each of the track’s divisions with special attention reserved for the 2014 champions. During the night’s events almost $38,000 in cash and prizes were awarded, of that almost $32,000 was in cash.

Justin Williams of Shipman, VA was crowned the 2014 Victory Lap Late Model Champion for the second year in a row and received a check for $5,000 for his efforts. Williams also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket.

Bobby Thompson of Concord, VA was crowned the very first Aaron’s Pro Late Model Champion. Thompson received a check for $1,000, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket.

Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA was crowned the 2014 Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion for the second year in a row and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. Adkins also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket.

Matt Quade of Mechanicsville, MD was crowned the 2014 Budweiser Modified Champion and received a check for $1,000 for his efforts. Quade also received a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket.

Brain Bradley of Hopewell, VA won the Collision One Limited Stock Car Championship. It was his career first championship. Bradley received a check for $700, a $500 certificate from the Joie of Seating, a custom calendar from Al Goulder Photography and his Championship helmet trophy and jacket.

The speedway also crowned an overall Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion which pits all five divisions against each other and in the closest battle in the nine year history of the championship Victory Lap Late Model Champion Justin Williams of Shipman, VA beat out Budweiser Modified Champion Matt Quade by 1 point to take the overall championship and the $2000 check and special eagle trophy that goes along with it.

Special achievement award winners for the 2014 season included: The Pitts Lumber Rookies of the Year were Petie Coffey of Waynesboro, VA in Victory Lap Late Models; Bobby Thompson of Concord, VA in the Aaron’s Pro Late Model division; Jeremiah Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA in Truckin Thunder Sportsman; Stephen Quade of Mechanicsville, MD in Budweiser Modifieds and Andrew Tarbox of King William, VA in the Collision One Limited Stock Car division. Each winner received a plaque and $250.

]]>http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/11/04/speedway-crowns-2014-champions-williams-crowned-va-army-national-guard-dirt-series-champion/feed/02014 AWARDS BANQUET TICKETS ON SALEhttp://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/10/15/2014-awards-banquet-tickets-on-sale/
http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/10/15/2014-awards-banquet-tickets-on-sale/#commentsWed, 15 Oct 2014 15:52:05 +0000http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=4373Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway will celebrate the 2014 season and officially bring it to a close with the 2014 Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 1, 2014. The event will once again be held at the beautiful Double Tree Hotel and Resort in Virginia Beach, VA.

Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased by going to the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com and printing off the order form or by calling Dave Seay or Brian Tidball at the Speedway’s office Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm. Tickets can be purchased with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover by calling the speedway.

Tickets for this special occasion are only $40 per person and include a buffet dinner and the Awards Ceremony. Special room rates of $65 per night have been established with the newly renovated Double Tree Hotel & Resort and $58 per night at the Quality Inn Oceanfront. All Virginia Motor Speedway drivers, crews and families are encouraged to attend this year’s banquet. There are no limits on the number of tickets a person can order. All ticket purchases must be made by October 27, 2014.

Fans of Virginia Motor Speedway are once again invited to attend the Awards Banquet.

During the evenings award ceremony over $55,000 in cash and contingencies will be handed out to the Speedway’s five Champions and the remainder of the top 10 in each division. The Victory Lap Late Model Champion will receive $5,000 for winning his championship.

The Speedway will also crown the 2014 VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion and award him or her with a $2000 check. The VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Championship pits all of the Speedway’s competitors against each other and crowning one overall Champion.

One of the most exciting and memorable times during the Awards Banquet weekend is the annual go-kart race that is held at Motoworld in Virginia Beach. Fans, Competitors and officials gather to compete in a friendly atmosphere that leaves everyone talking during the night’s banquet festivities. The go-kart outing will begin at 12 noon and go till 2pm, weather permitting. We have worked out special pricing of $25.00 for a two-hour wristband once again with Motoworld. Everyone is invited to come and participate.

For more information on the Virginia Motor Speedway 2014 Awards Banquet visit us online at www.vamotorspeedway.com or call the office at (804) 758-1867.

]]>http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/10/15/2014-awards-banquet-tickets-on-sale/feed/02014 Awards Banquet to be held Saturday November 1st; Get Order Forms Herehttp://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/09/26/2014-awards-banquet-to-be-held-saturday-november-1st-get-order-forms-here/
http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/09/26/2014-awards-banquet-to-be-held-saturday-november-1st-get-order-forms-here/#commentsFri, 26 Sep 2014 13:45:34 +0000http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=4094Jamaica, VA – The 2014 Awards Banquet for Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway now has a date; this years Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the beautiful Double Tree Hotel and Resort in Virginia Beach, VA.

Fans of Virginia Motor Speedway are once again invited to attend the Awards Banquet.

During the evenings award ceremony over $55,000 in cash and contingencies will be handed out to the Speedway’s five Champions and the remainder of the top 10 in each division. The Victory Lap Late Model Champion will receive $5,000 for winning his championship.

The Speedway will also crown the 2014 VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Champion and award him or her with a $2000 check. The VA Army National Guard Dirt Series Championship pits all of the Speedway’s competitors against each other and crowning one overall Champion.

Tickets for this special occasion are only $40 per person and include a buffet dinner and the Awards Ceremony. Special room rates of $65 per night have been established with the newly renovated Double Tree Hotel & Resort and $58 per night at the Quality Inn Oceanfront. All Virginia Motor Speedway drivers, crews and families are encouraged to attend this year’s banquet. There are no limits on the number of tickets a person can order. All ticket purchases must be made by October 27, 2014.

Tickets can be purchased by going to the Speedway’s website at www.vamotorspeedway.com and printing off the order form or by calling Dave Seay or Brian Tidball at the Speedway’s office Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm. Tickets can be purchased with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover by calling the speedway.

One of the most exciting and memorable times during the Awards Banquet weekend is the annual go-kart race that is held at Motoworld in Virginia Beach. Fans, Competitors and officials gather to compete in a friendly atmosphere that leaves everyone talking during the night’s banquet festivities. The go-kart outing will begin at 12 noon and go till 2pm, weather permitting. We have worked out special pricing of $25.00 for a two-hour wristband once again with Motoworld. Everyone is invited to come and participate.

For more information on the Virginia Motor Speedway 2014 Awards Banquet visit us online at www.vamotorspeedway.com or call the office at (804) 758-1867.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is a ½ mile dirt oval located on U.S. Route 17 in Jamaica, VA, just eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, fans and competitors may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track online at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

The speedway will take the next weekends off to prepare for the $20,000 to win Fastrak World Championship to he held October 2-4, 2014. The best Pro Late Model drivers in the country will be on hand to compete in the SUPER BOWL of Pro Late Model racing. Teams from Indiana, New York, West Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky are about to undertake the most exciting race of their career.

]]>http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/09/13/mother-nature-takes-safety-kleen-championship-night-williams-thompson-quade-adkins-bradley-crowned-champions/feed/0Speedway to host final point race of season and crown 2014 Champions this Saturday September 13thhttp://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/09/08/speedway-to-host-final-point-race-of-season-and-crown-2014-champions-this-saturday-september-13th/
http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/09/08/speedway-to-host-final-point-race-of-season-and-crown-2014-champions-this-saturday-september-13th/#commentsMon, 08 Sep 2014 18:02:05 +0000http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=4066Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to racing this Saturday September 13th for Safety-Kleen Championship Night presented by Chandler Chevrolet and WIGO. The night will feature the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in the final point race of the 2014 season. The track’s 2014 champions will be crowned in all five Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series divisions.

With this being the final night of point racing every lap will be important. All five divisions will have drivers working hard to get into the top ten or stay in the top ten in championship points.

Competitor gates for Saturday September 13th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps and features will start at 8pm.

Admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 13 – 17 years old $6, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. We offer a family pass for $25 (two adults and two children 12 and under). Pit passes will be $20.

To enhance the fans racing experience the speedway has installed a short wave FM transmitter and all of the evening’s action can be heard at 95.5 FM. So bring your portable radio headset and enjoy hearing all the action.

]]>http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/09/08/speedway-to-host-final-point-race-of-season-and-crown-2014-champions-this-saturday-september-13th/feed/0ATTENTION DRIVERS! TIRE ORDERS FOR LAST RACE OF SEASON SEPT 13THhttp://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/09/02/attention-drivers-tire-orders-for-last-race-of-season-sept-13th/
http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/09/02/attention-drivers-tire-orders-for-last-race-of-season-sept-13th/#commentsTue, 02 Sep 2014 13:12:51 +0000http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=3891Jamaica, VA — Attention all drivers! If you are need of tires for the last points race of the season please call the track to make sure we have what you will need on Saturday September 13th. We do not want to carry a ton of inventory through the winter so if you are looking for tires for that last race you need to call to see if we have what you need. If we do not have what you are looking for we will order the tires from Hoosier and get them in here. If we order tires you will be responsible for paying for them. Thank you for your cooperation!
]]>http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/09/02/attention-drivers-tire-orders-for-last-race-of-season-sept-13th/feed/0Justin Williams gets ninth Late Model win the hard way; Bare, Marshall, Adkins and Childress also pick up winshttp://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/08/31/justin-williams-gets-ninth-late-model-win-the-hard-way-bare-marshall-adkins-and-childress-also-pick-up-wins/
http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/08/31/justin-williams-gets-ninth-late-model-win-the-hard-way-bare-marshall-adkins-and-childress-also-pick-up-wins/#commentsSun, 31 Aug 2014 04:19:31 +0000http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=3889Jamaica, VA – Justin Williams of Shipman, VA swept the outside of race-long leader Brandon Long out of turn 4 heading to the white flag taking over the lead and going on to collect his ninth Victory Lap Late Model win at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway on Virginia Army National Guard “Salute to the Fallen” Tribute Night.

Buck Roadcap and Brandon Long led the field to green with Long taking the top spot out of turn 2. Once out front Long began to pull away while Justin Williams and Billy Tucker battled for second. On Lap 15 Tucker and Williams got together in turn 2 bringing out a caution and sending both to the rear for the restart.

With Long dominating up front Williams began his charge back to the front. On lap 27 Williams took over second from John Staton. On the following lap Williams pulled up on Long and then swept to his outside out of turn 4 to take the lead at the white flag. Once out front Williams pulled away to take his ninth win of the season followed by Long, Staton, Tim Shelton and Stephen Childress.

After getting called out on Facebook track General Manger Clarke Sawyer and Dave Seay, Director of Sales and Marketing took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on the front stretch to the cheers of the fans in the grandstands. The two called out late model driver and crew chief Mark Parks and all the nights’ winners. The speedway would like to thank all of them for participating.

Tyler Bare of Rockbridge Baths, VA took the lead from Jared Powell on lap 5. Once out front Bare ran a flawless race and led the remaining 20 laps uncontested on way to his second win of the season. It took two tries to get the feature started and once under green Powell took the lead out of turn 2 with Bare in tow. On lap 4 Bare began looking inside Powell for the lead and got an opening out of turn 4. Once out front Bare pulled away as Powell worked to hold off point leader Bobby Thompson to hold on to second followed by Thompson, Davis Lipscombe and Jimmy Duncan.

Matt Marshall of Stuarts Draft, VA inherited the lead on lap 14 when Brian Maxey and Matt Quade got together racing for the lead in turn 2 ending Maxey’s night and sending Qaude to the rear after repairs. Once under green Marshall pulled away from the pack on way to take his second win of the season. Behind him Matt Quade took second at the checkers with an inside pass on Joey Polevoy with Francis Jarrelle III and Josh Harris rounding out the top five.

Brett Adkins of Gloucester, VA took the lead on lap 2 of the caution filled Truckin Thunder Sportsman 25 lap feature. Adkins only had to survive multiple restarts on way to dominating the event on way to his fifth win of the season. Rounding out the top five were Hunter Shelton, Timmy Brann, Junior Carter and James Snead.

Stephen Childress of St. Stephens Church, VA held off several furious challenges by Ben Lowry to lead the final six laps of the Collision One Limited Stock Car 20 lap to pick up his third win of the season. Andrew Tarbox led the first 11 laps before going for a spin after contact with Childress out of turn 2. Childress would inherit the lead for the restart. Over the remaining 9 laps Childress held off several challenges for the lead from Lowry the last coming on the final turn when the two touched and raced side by side to the checkers. Childress would get the win followed by Lowry, Brandon Sandridge, Ryan Hutchens and Brian Bradley.

The speedway will take next weekend off due to the NASCAR races at Richmond International Raceway and return to racing on Saturday September 13th for Safety-Kleen Championship Night presented by WIGO. The night will feature the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in the final point race of the 2014 season. The track’s 2014 champions will be crowned in all five Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series divisions.

Competitor gates for Saturday September 13th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps and features will start at 8pm.

Admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) $8, students 13 – 17 years old $6, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. We offer a family pass for $25 (two adults and two children 12 and under). Pit passes will be $20.

To enhance the fans racing experience the speedway has installed a short wave FM transmitter and all of the evening’s action can be heard at 95.5 FM. So bring your portable radio headset and enjoy hearing all the action.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is a ½ mile dirt oval track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

Race fans can go to www.vamotorspeedway.com to view the complete schedule Virginia Motor Speedway’s 2014 season, find detailed event information, get the latest news, and get complete ticket and camping information. In addition, fans can get social with Virginia Motor Speedway by following @vamotorspeedway on Twitter, clicking “Like” at www.facebook.com/VaMotorSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/VaMotorSpeedway.

MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

RACE RESULTS FOR VA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TRIBUTE NIGHT, SATURDAY AUGUST 30, 2014:

]]>http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/08/31/justin-williams-gets-ninth-late-model-win-the-hard-way-bare-marshall-adkins-and-childress-also-pick-up-wins/feed/0Speedway to Host VA National Guard “Salute to the Fallen” Tribute Night this Saturdayhttp://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/08/25/speedway-to-host-va-national-guard-salute-to-the-fallen-tribute-night-this-saturday/
http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/2014/08/25/speedway-to-host-va-national-guard-salute-to-the-fallen-tribute-night-this-saturday/#commentsMon, 25 Aug 2014 14:12:18 +0000http://www.vamotorspeedway.com/?p=3886Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor will return to racing this Saturday August 30th for VA Army National Guard “Salute to the Fallen” Tribute Night. The night will feature the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in action. To honor our military the speedway will admit all military personnel active or retired with proper ID in free.

The night’s events will honor the ten Virginia Army National Guard soldiers lost in combat.

The Virginia Army National Guard will have several displays of which will include a special wrapped race car, designed by high school students, honoring those lost in combat. A pit crew challenge will also be on hand for fans to test their tire changing skills.

With only two points races left before crowning the 2014 champions this weeks racing will be crucial to the drivers still in contention for the titles.

Competitor gates for Saturday August 30th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps and features will start at 8pm.

Admission price for Adults $12, seniors (60+) $10; military (active/retired w/ proper I.D.) FREE, students 13 – 17 years old $6, children 7 to 12 $4 and children 6 and under admitted free. We offer a family pass for $25 (two adults and two children 12 and under). Pit passes will be $20.

To enhance the fans racing experience the speedway has installed a short wave FM transmitter and all of the evening’s action can be heard at 95.5 FM. So bring your portable radio headset and enjoy hearing all the action.